Diverse people in your community are mobilizing against war and racism. You can join them by contacting the following groups in your area and joining in upcoming events.
Mobilization Against War and Racism
Box 21552, 1850 Commericial Drive
Vancouver, BC, Canada V5N 4A0
Info-line: (604) 682-3269 box 6903
Website: www.tao.ca/~mayworks/911
"People will not sit still while Chretien, Bush and other world leaders respond to the tragedy of September 11 with a bloody war of supposed retribution. We denounce the racist backlash against Muslim and Arab communities and against people of colour. We also oppose any government attempts to reduce civil liberties."
Upcoming Events in Vancouver
Victoria Peace Coalition
c/o Box 8307, Victoria, BC, V8W 3R9, Canada
Phone: (250) 592-8307 peace@islandnet.com
Website: http://victoria.indymedia.org
"The Victoria Peace Coalition calls upon the Canadian government to respect international law and justice, and to not support military action in any form." The Victoria Peace Coalition is forming a buddy system, for those who feel threatened, especially in the Muslim community, and living in fear of retaliation.
Upcoming Events in Victoria:
Coalition Against War and Racism
Email: CAWR_Toronto@yahoo.ca
Phone: (416) 566-9706
"The Coalition Against War and Racism consists of individuals and organizations concerned about the escalation of racism in Canada and the USA. against Arabs, Muslims and other visible minorities in the wake of the [September 11] events. We stand in strong opposition to the possibility of any and all military action. We also condemn such acts as racist targeting and scape-goating of Arabs and Muslims. Let us take this time to remind the governments of the world that ALL HUMAN LIFE IS PRECIOUS, whether in the United States or in Afghanistan, whether in Canada or Colombia. Please join us in our condemnation of racism and war, in all its forms, whether by individuals or by the nations of the NATO."